Which Female Oscar Nominee Has the Best Horoscope for the Win?

The AstroTwins look to the stars to predict the winners.

The Oscars are around the corner, and we can't stop buzzing about the women up for Academy Awards on February 22. Who will walk home clutching the trophy for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress this year? Weighing in on the debate are ELLE.com's resident stargazers, The AstroTwins. They're looking to the red carpet and the skies to give us the astrological lowdown for Oscars 2015.

Overall Mood of the Oscars

We are women, hear us roar! This year's female nominees are mostly fire and air signs—elements that have a yang or "masculine" quality. Many of the roles that earned nods this year are a refreshing departure from gender stereotypes. To wit, Keira Knightley as a brainy cryptanalyst, Marion Cotillard fighting for her paycheck as the family breadwinner, and Reese Witherspoon trekking solo across the tough and endless stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail. Although there are two water-sign nominees, no earth signs made the cut. Don't fret, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorns of Hollywood. We predict you'll make a major showing on the 2016 red carpet.

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THE STARS ON OSCARS NIGHT: FEB. 22, 2015

The Sun Will Be in Pisces

Lights, camera, enchantment! Pisces is the ruler of film and fantasy—the perfect setting for Hollywood's biggest night.

The Moon Will Be in Taurus

Old Hollywood glamour, anyone? With the moon in Taurus, classic elegance will win a thumbs-up from the Fashion Police in 2015. (Think: a tuxedo'd George and a gloved Amal Clooney.) Frankly, a girl can't go wrong rocking a vintage gown and dripping in diamonds on this year's red carpet. The mood will be sentimental, but also sleepy. Slow-moving Taurus' lunar vibes could turn speeches into far-too-somber snoozefests or make snappy lines fall flat. (Yawn.)

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Mars and Venus Pair Up in Aries

Here's where the fun comes in! Mars and Venus—the zodiac's cosmic couple—will make a rare alignment in fiery, showstopping Aries. Amidst the sea of understated column dresses we'll see pops of bright color, plenty of skin and (we hope!) an outré number that can finally rival Björk's untouchable swan dress. At the podium, we expect a few mic-drops à la Tina and Amy's Bill Cosby riff at the Golden Globes. Surprise! A "Who knew THEY were together?!" couple might even make a shocking debut on the red carpet. Stunts and pranks could bring a laugh...OR go terribly awry. Here's hoping Vitalii Sediuk remains at a safe distance from The Dolby Theater.

The Host, Neil Patrick Harris, Is a Gemini

Gemini multi-hyphenate Neil Patrick Harris scored the hosting honor in 2015, and with plucky Jupiter in his communication house we're predicting high entertainment value. Although Geminis kill it with an ad-lib, Neil better practice his lines. The Taurus moon in his foggy twelfth house could make it harder for him to think on his feet—although not in every way. With the sun in Pisces, the sign that rules dance, the agile Harris would be smart to incorporate some Broadway-inspired numbers into his repertoire. Gemini is the partnership sign. NPH could get by with a little help from his friends, including other comedic talents in his skits as he did with Jimmy Kimmel and Jane Lynch while hosting the 2013 Emmys.

Best Actress Nominees (From Most to Least Likely to Win):

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Julianne Moore, Still Alice

Sagittarius

Saturn, the planet that governs wisdom and maturity, is camped out in Julianne Moore's sign of Sagittarius until 2017. Her heart-wrenching performance in Still Alice—as a savvy linguistics professor spiraling into the abyss of Alzheimer's disease—touches on very "Saturnian" topics of aging and family support. This could be the role that pushes her from five-time nominee into the winner's circle. With Mars and Venus in her flamboyant fifth house on February 22, she might veer in the opposite direction when choosing a gown, stunning in a color or pattern that most OTHER redheads wouldn't dare pull off.

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Felicity Jones, The Theory of Everything

Libra

Felicity Jones is true to Libran form in her role as Jane Hawking. First an enchanting romantic, then a resilient wife (to Eddie Redmayne's Stephen) whose devotion allowed her husband to develop some of the 20th century's most important scientific developments while suffering a crippling disease and losing his voice. With Mars and Venus paired up in Aries—Jones' relationship house—she stands a good chance at making it to the podium. A word of advice for the first-timer: With fumbling Saturn in her communication house we recommend she write out her acceptance speech, as shock could wipe away her memory during her (potential) big moment.

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Reese Witherspoon, Wild

Aries

With Mars and Venus in Aries—not to mention lucky Jupiter in her fifth house of fame and creative expression—the stars smile on Witherspoon this February 22. Her departure from the America's Sweetheart role gets Jupiter's applause, and with Saturn in her wilderness-loving ninth house the movie's rugged outdoors theme is also favored by the cosmos. But is this role as the determined-yet-flawed, "How did I get myself into this?" tough nut enough of a stretch to earn her a second Oscar? Compelling story and complex character aside, 2015 might not bring her sophomore hike to the stage.

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Marion Cotillard, Two Days, One Night

Libra

Who better than a Libra to sear on-screen as a peaceful warrior fighting for what is just? It's no surprise that this touching performance (subtitles and all) put Cotillard on the Best Actress list. And with Jupiter orbiting through her eleventh house of human rights, the time was SO right for her to take this role. However, Jupiter's position alludes to more of a shared victory than solo stardom this year. Alas, the film itself did not receive the Oscar nomination. If she does win—which is a longer shot—bringing the cast and crew onstage for a bow would be a wonderful way to celebrate.

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Rosamund Pike, Gone Girl

Aquarius

Stern Saturn was in Rosamund Pike's career house when Gone Girl premiered—a prestigious placement, but one that could keep the golden statuette just a little out of reach. The stars have been in her favor since 2015 began, however, as Mars, Mercury, Venus, the sun, AND a rare pair of new moons all visited Aquarius. This first-timer has a decent (though not overwhelming) shot at nabbing Best Actress—particularly since Jupiter is housed in her relationship zone and her portrayal of a murdered wife is what earned her the nod.

Best Supporting Actress Nominees (From Most to Least Likely to Win):

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Patricia Arquette, Boyhood

Aries

Arquette has serious astrological mojo on February 22, and a good shot at winning this award. With lucky Jupiter parked in her fifth house of fame, AND Mars and Venus both in her sign, the stars are smiling on her. Risk is rewarded by capricious Jupiter—and she took a big one by signing on to this "budget lite" film. With Saturn in her indie-spirited ninth house, her willingness to make art for art's sake could bode well for her running in this category. Where she might NOT want to take a gamble is in her outfit selection. Arquette has earned her share of citations for spilling out of her dresses. We recommend a tastefully sexy gown that celebrates her gorgeous curves—in red, the Aries color.

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Keira Knightley, The Imitation Game

Aries

Since her breakout role in Bend It Like Beckham, rebel Ram Keira Knightley has been smashing through stereotypes on-screen. With women still largely underrepresented in STEM fields, her code-busting cryptanalyst Joan Clarke in The Imitation Game kicks ass on many levels. Like fellow Aries Patricia Arquette, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter are all favorably placed for the win, and she stands a strong chance of victory. Jupiter's tour of her fertile fifth house could be the reason for another celebration—her pregnancy. But with the high-glamour starmap of Oscar Night, a detour from the Little Bo Peep Chanel number she rocked at the Golden Globes would be advisable. A gown—in gold or silver, even—that shows off her baby bump could win her high marks among the red carpet fashionistas.

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Emma Stone, Birdman

Scorpio

Stone is in her Scorpio element as Michael Keaton's intense and tightly wound daughter in Birdman. And with demanding Saturn in her sign for the past two years, she has certainly paid her dues. Saturn has since moved on to Sagittarius (on December 23, 2014), and the Oscar could be her gift for stretching into this role, made difficult by director Iñárritu's unconventional filming techniques. Yet this nomination may not be the one that lands her in the Academy's most lauded…yet. Regardless, the next step for Stone is to carry a movie as the lead. With growth-inducing Jupiter in her career zone for much of 2015, we suspect the scripts are already coming in. With the masculine zone of her chart illuminated by Jupiter, she could keep upping her Golden Globes pantsuit game and show up for the Oscars in a sexy tux.

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Laura Dern, Wild

Aquarius

It's a partnership-oriented year for Aquarians, giving Laura Dern a decent enough shot at scoring the Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Mars and Venus are paired up in her house of siblings on the 22nd—and while the votes are being cast. Not bad odds, given that her role as Reese Witherspoon's sister in Wild is what earned her place on this elite list. But Saturn just edged out of her career house in December, which might keep her in her seat when the award is announced. Style-wise, the statuesque starlet should stick to her colorful red-carpet style and even play with a few quirky accessories or a futuristic do.

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Meryl Streep, Into the Woods

Cancer

Another year, another Academy Award? Although her name is synonymous with "Oscar," Streep's humble starmap could keep her off the podium in 2015. Not that she'll mind. Best Supporting is a role Cancers are happy to play without recognition this year. (Besides, she has three of those golden statuettes at home already.) If she does take the win, she should harness outspoken Jupiter in her sixth house of service, delivering a speech that raises awareness for a human rights issue.